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Annex B: Budget
This table gives a breakdown of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office’s (IPCO) financial
statement for the financial year for 2018/2019. This shows the first full year since IPCO’s inception
and shows an increased cost from previous years. This reflects the increase in staff, the recruitment
of Judicial Commissioners (JCs), and the provision of independent accommodation. The financial
statements from 2017, detailed in our Annual Report for IPCO and the three predecessor
organisations, combined at £4,109,935.67.
IPCO (Period 1/04/18 – 31/03/19)
Staff costs
£3,881,054.07
Travel and subsistence
£363,788.93
IT and Telecoms
£133,633.60
Training and recruitment
Accommodation
Conferences and meetings
Office supplies, services and other costs
£414.80
£801,216.94
£21,552.98
£112,165.34
Legal
£56,242.67
Total
£5,370,069.33